Radiology technicans operate diagnostic and x-ray equipment.
Radiology technicians operate diagnostic and x-ray equipment that helps doctors diagnose patient problems. There are several radiology programs offered at community and private colleges in New Jersey. According to Indeed.com, the average annual salary for radiology technicians, as of 2010, is $55,000.
Bergen Community College
Bergen Community College is a public institution located in Paramus, New Jersey, just east of New York City. BCC offers a fully accredited radiography program that leads to an associate degree in radiography. This is a 71-credit hour program that can usually be completed in two years. Some of the classes in this program include Radiographic Pathology, Image Production and Evaluation, Principles of Radiographic Equipment, and Dynamics of Health and Fitness. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam to become a certified radiology technician.
Bergen Community College
400 Paramus Rd.
Paramus, NJ 07652-1504
201-447-7100
bergen.edu
Mercer County Community College
Mercer County Community College is located in Princeton Junction, New Jersey, just outside of Trenton. MCCC is a public, two-year institution that offers a fully accredited radiography program. The 70-credit hour program qualifies graduates to take the ARRT certification exam. It typically takes two years to complete the program, which includes such classes as Radiographic Procedures, Introduction to Pathology, Anatomy and Physiology, Principles of Imaging Science and Radiation Protection. Graduates of this program receive an associate degree in radiography.
Mercer County Community College
1200 Old Trenton Rd.
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550-3407
609-586-4800
mccc.edu
Passaic County Community College
Passaic County Community College is a public school located in Paterson, New Jersey. PCCC offers a fully accredited radiography program that takes two years to complete. The 63-credit hour program leads to an associate degree in radiography. Coursework includes Introduction to Radiologic Science, Radiologic Pharmacology, Pediatric and Geriatric Radiography, Principles of Radiologic Science, Radiation Biology and Radiographic Imaging Equipment. Upon completion of this program, students qualify to take the ARRT certification exam.
Passaic County Community College
1 College Blvd.
Paterson, NJ, 07505
973-684-6868
pccc.edu
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